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International Yoga Day was declared by the United Nations during their General Assembly on December 11, 2014. The day was fixed on June 21 every year and majority of countries accepted to celebrate it as “International Yoga Day”. The origin of this physical, spiritual, and mental practice dates back to six thousand years ago in India. The main aim of Yoga was to integrate the mind and body for betterment of life.

International Yoga Day

Invaluable Gift

It’s an invaluable gift, given by ancient India to the world. By practicing Yoga, anyone can integrate and balance their mind and physical fitness. It’s a great unity of mind and body and harmony between nature and man.

Meaning of Yoga

The word “Yoga” literally means union. The word also means to experience everything has become one. It’s an ultimate way of enjoying life with more balanced mind and physical fitness. The yoga also helps to realize the power of human being’s nature and body.

Recognized by United Nations

United Nations General Assembly recognized the Yoga practices and decided to celebrate June 21 as “International Yoga Day” to promote among the masses. It’s a global celebration of Yoga among the people of several countries through meetings, meditation, yoga, discussions, and other way of performances.

Popularity in India

International Yoga Day or just “Yoga Day” is a very popular day in India, thanks to recolonization by the United Nations. Many schools, colleges, and other educational institutes schedules special programs to promote Yoga among the masses. A good number of state governments in India also organizes their own Yoga programs for physical and mental fitness.

Celebrated Around the World

It’s a popular festival, celebrated around the world especially in western countries and Asian countries, such as the United States of America, United Kingdom, Japan, Canada, and a few other countries. Yoga is being spread in other Islamic countries too, such as UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and a few other countries.

Promotions Through Indian Embassies

Most of Indian embassies located around the world are also engaged in promoting International Yoga Day.